Basil Pesto Perpuito

Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Pesto Perpetuo'
Plant type: Edible annual (or non-hardy perennial)
Botanical family: Lamiaceae

Hardiness Zone: Non-hardy – grown as an annual in Quebec (zones 10+ only as a perennial)
Harvest period: June to September

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate

Companion plants: Tomato, pepper, nasturtium, lettuce
Enemy plants: Rue

Description

With its upright growth and variegated lime green and cream foliage, 'Pesto Perpetuo' is as decorative as it is delicious. It does not bolt, allowing for a continuous harvest of tender, fragrant leaves throughout the season. Ideal in pots or in a structured border.

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